Okay, from what I'm hearing is that the titanium violin sounds like it's radiating a colder, aloof, wintery tone with a warriors edginess that the traditional wooden violin doesn't have. The wooden violin is more emotive and much more vocal in it's sound that reminds me of springtime and also sounds much softer and expressive. Personally, for me, I would use the titanium violin for rock n' roll as well as Viking/tribal folk music because of it's tone and the way that it sounds. The wooden violin, however, can be used for more pop, country, and the more classical music genres because it is a traditional make of the instrument versus the more modern, yet ancient, edginess of the titanium violin. I would definitely like to see more covers used with the titanium violin just to give the covers a newer feel to the songs and set a different tone for them to bring some variety to the table. I hope you have a great day, and I can't wait to see what you've come up with in the future :D.
Rob Landes Actually no I don't. I'm from a musical family, and my younger sister had played the violin when she was younger and plays around 12-14 different instruments. While, I had played the piano on and off for years, and recently started to learn the steel guitar while my dad plays a bass. Along with that, I listen to a lot of music that I can easily pick out the tones and pitches of the instruments in the background. So, I was able to do that with the violins too. I listen to a lot of classical and contemporary music too. So, that helps on top of that. Hehe, thanks for your response too. I hope that my comment was helpful for any future videos up here 😊👍.
Nilly A I have played the piano by ear for about ...... 12 years, but I have recently started playing the lap Hawaiian steel guitar. It's similar to a ukulele, but it looks more like the top of an actual guitar and you have it across your lap while using finger picks and a steel bar to hold in your hand as you play. My sister played the violin from age 4 up until the sixth grade before she learned how to play the clarinet for the school band. She now plays the flute, acoustic and electric guitars, saxophone, trumpet, trambone, and she's wanting to learn how to play the tuba and piano too. If she were to play the violin again, it would have to be a Viola, a larger seized violin, because her arms are too long to hold a standard sized violin.
The 'warmth' of the wood violin is apparent from my headset. It is weird to say as I always thought that was a fake term but the way that the wood sounds does actually seem to be a warmer note. Just wanted to comment as it may be apparent with all string instruments.
Yes, the wood has a better emotional range, if that makes sense. I thought the titanium sounded okay, but it's like it lacks emotion. The titanium violin doesn't invite you in to listen. It is cold and distant.
Sounds tinny to me. Musical but tinny. Sound aside, it's very crudely made: ragged edges, blobby welds, unsafe to handle. The color treatment may be appealing but I wouldnt think it a real concern for the serious musician. Most any good metalsmith with experience in working titanium sheet who has an appreciation for musical instruments could make you a dozen for about a grand each, probably less if ithe job was a competetive bid. Most everything could be cut from sheet on a CNC plasma cutter, shaped over a buck or on an English wheel, and NEATLY welded. The bridge, sound post, and nut could be made from rigid thermo-setting resin but which would have to be determined by trial. And the end product will be well-made and wouldn't cut you. $100K? Nonsense. That's what I'd charge a wealthy fool for something unusual and arty. Two years to make? What was he doing for the other 102 weeks? Which leads to speculation of the future merits of a violin made in other metals (bell bronze, magnesium), by 3D printing, rotary molding, etc. Violins, cellos, etc made from graphite composite have proven quite satisfactory and refinement might possibly make them acceptable in tbe concert hall before critical audiences. Back to the topic: the titanium violin: I'd call it not bad for a proof of concept. But even to my tin ears it's not ready for prime time. If I was to place a value on it, I'd suggest no more than the price you'd pay for an entry level violin, say $200 and much of that is its value as a curiosity and/or prototype to a succession of much improved instruments. Being welded titanium, it would be almost kid proof.
Agreed. Im a welder and those are some horrendous welds. Titanium is really expensive and the welder has to know what he's doing, which looked like he didn't. Looks like he plasma cut the F holes, and not very well. To the layman maybe its fine... to a metalworker, I'd be a bit embarrassed
You'r pricing of the end product is way off. However your evaluation of the current product is accurate as a welder I'd never allow this to be a final product
@@jonathangarzon2798 "way off" how? I'd like to know what insights you'd have in the onsey-twosey production of musical instruments in non-traditional materials. I've made a very satisfactory acoustic guitar of fiberglass 50 years ago but nothing since. Two thirds of the build time was spent tweaking the final product (three tops, half dozen bracing arrangements, several bridge designs etc.)
Not necessarily. Once you think about it, the wooden one is actually only around $1500 but different wooden violins different sounds. Some are mellow and some are sharper. it also depends on the maker, wood, and string and also a bit on the players part. So it kinda depends.
The wood one is way better, the titanium one has odd metallic overtones (wonder why?) that are a bit piercing. Its much cooler as a novelty than actually being played in my opinion.
The titanium one is so beautiful! I think you can play ANY violin you pick up! I like the traditional violin better but I do think the titanium one sounds and looks absolutely beautiful.
coming from someone who doesnt know shit about music but just really appreciates the sound of violins, i feel like the titanium violin has a lighter sound, like as if a child was singing as opposed to a woman. the sound of the traditional violin seems more elegant and supple, while the titanium violin has a zing of energy and excitement that the traditional violin doesn’t really have. i’m definitely a fan of the titanium violin, it’s so unique i can’t help but appreciate it.
As a violinist, I’m absolutely amazed by that titanium violin! Super interesting and it has a surprisingly beautiful tone. I love a traditional wooden violin, but the craftsmanship of the titanium is mind blowing.
The tonal quality of the titanium violin is like a special effect. It can be used for certain things to get an edgy metallic sound if that's what you want. In my opinion, the raw sound is unpleasant, lacking the overtones that make a good violin sound so rich and vibrant, but in one of the other videos, you have it processed and it sounds like an electric instrument with effects processing. You can decide whether its uniqueness is worth $100,000, but if you want it for performance, why not purchase a good electric violin for a few thousand dollars, that doesn't have the playing shortcomings (tearing your skin, certain techniques not possible), and build yourself an effects rig that includes a ring modulator, a flanger, and/or a multi-band harmonizer, all of which allow you to create the metallic edgy sounds. Then, I'm sure you must have one already, but there are brand new traditional violins that can be had for $25,000 or $30,000 that sound absolutely amazing and will only get better with age.
The wood violin makes you feel like you are sitting by a fireplace in an armchair while the titanium one drags you into those cold chills of an upcoming storm. Of course these chills can be given even by the wooden one. Well, as long as they are violins I really don't care which one is better.
That titanium violin is extraordinary, although it seems his welds are a bit poor, as well as sanding and polishing would make it be a cleaner build. I do robotics with my school and have worked with teams using titanium, and it seems to be pretty easy to weld
To be honest, I think that the wooden violin sound better as when you play it there’s a “resonance” that makes it sound better, while the titanium violin is unique and has a sharp edge the sound gives off, it doesn’t really resonate like a brass instrument or the traditional violin do( I know it’s not supposed to be compared to a brass instrument but, that’s the only example I can think of)I really do think that you can probably have a nicer fuller sound on the traditional violin compared to the titanium violin. Still a cool violin!
The titanium violin is just so beautiful! I have to admit I love the richer sound of the wooden violin better, but I think the titanium violin is epic for a more rock/metal sound.
I think the titanium violin sounds like really bold and strong and so I personally think the titanium violin should be used for the pop songs played while the wood violin has this nice ring and echo to it that makes the classical music sound the best on it since it gives a nostalgic feeling to it. Btw I am a violist.
Hey rob, could you do some or paganini songs? Because they sound amazing from your videos! Maybe some solos or something else with paganini caprices, it would be great!
I think the maker should have made the edges user friendly but it definitely has a crisp more refined sound,I wouldn’t pay 💰 the deference but you make it sound worth it👍🏻👂👀👏👏👏❤️
Having seen your video of Titanium on the titanium violin, I really want to see it played all the way through on the wood. When I heard you play the third test on the wood I was like WOW that sounds so much better that the titanium. No offense, I liked the cover of Titanium on the titanium violin, but when you played that little bit on the wood violin my adrenaline started pumping!
I like how the titanium violin makes that "ting" sound when you play "Enter Sandman". In general, the traditional violin sounds better to me. The titanium violin just doesn't have that "rich" sound of a traditional one. BUT it's still worth it, since it's so unique and awesome looking
The titanium violin definitely looks and sounds really cool, it has its own style. I still love the traditional violin sound though. Also, how do you think the titanium violin would sound in an orchestra? (considering that somehow all the string instruments are titanium) would it be better or worse?
I would agree that it is worth $100,000 but the sound quality that it has is not one that I think a lot of musicians want.Just for the pure skills and craftsmanship though I could see it be worth that much. Because it is just so unique.
For playing rock/metal genres, the traditional wood violin sounds like you're having to put more effort into. However the wood violin definitely suites the classical genre more than the titanium one. The titanium one definitely suits contemporary music better; not just due to its natural timbre, but also built in functions such as the 6.5mm/0.25 inch output. If I had a spare $100k, because I do enjoy playing contemporary music I probably would pay it to own such a unique and one-off instrument.
Hey Rob what kind of wood is your violin made out of? I know there's some violins that are made out of maple wood! Wood is definitely better for quality sound! I could hear the difference right away between a wood violin and a non wood violin 😄.
The titanium violin sounds harsh and cold because its made of metal, while the wooden violin is much warmer and pleasing to hear. The titanium one I would see used for rock and maybe even sampled as a lead for electronic music but the wooden violin is much more suitable for classical and other less intense forms of music. I like the wooden violin a lot more than the titanium one and could never value that at $100,000.
The wooden one gives a richer sound, probably because the wood carries the sound a lot better, but there’s something very energetic and sharp about the the titanium violin. Still, I prefer the traditional violin.
The traditional violin sounds warmer apparently, but it is still a little bit thick instrument. There is no much resonance below 1500 Hz for the Titanium violin inferring its loudness is weaker than the classical counterpart.
I really like how this sounds. It sounds way better than an aluminum violin. Aluminum sounds very hallow and empty like one is playing music out of a tin can. Brass violins sound a little less like that but are really loud and have too much resonance. This titanium one is the best I've heard of all the metal violins. The sound is more dampened yet still uniquely metallic sounding in its own way. For all around purposes though, a quality carbon fiber violin sounds better as it is more warm. A typical $100 dollar wooden violin generally has a very nasal tone and is somewhat hallow sounding. Generally, I think a higher quality carbon fiber violin will sound better than a $100 dollar wooden violin. A $400 to $500 wooden violin or higher price point will generally beat all of these. Though, I really do like the unique sound of the titanium violin.
I didn’t care for the titanium one at all. Who cares who played it? It’s hideous looking and sounds tinny. And he cut himself on it! The $1500 violin, I’d buy in a minute. Call me traditional, those are my two cents worth.
I would think it is worth that. Titanium alone is expensive plus all the time it took to make. Maybe he’ll think up a better way to put it together or a different way to make it so it isn’t so sharp on the neck.
Both are quality violins, however the wooden one has a more open and clean sound. There’s less screeching and it’s just naturally louder. The titanium one sounds like it and the violinist are struggling to get the sound out. That’s the main reason violins are typically wood, when sound is passed through wood, the sound doubles and is projected. That’s why music boxes are made of wood, if not they wouldn’t make any sound. So naturally the wooden violin would sound better just because it’s made of that projecting wood instead of metal that absorbs sound.
In space you can cold fuse metals of the same type and I have been wondering more and more lately if it could be possible at all to use a big vacuum chamber to cold fuse metals then maybe the titanium violin could be made without the sharp neck but the price of it would also go up a lot.
The Titanium Violin needs to be perfected but it should be available to the masses. That violin isn't worth $100k if no one is going to continue developing Titanium violins but if someone were that violin being the first and proven proof of concept the price tag would be priceless.
It depends what you want it for. It would be great for some contemporary music. It be great in a light show as long as you don't blind yourself with the reflections. But, I'd never want to hear traditional music on it. I'd also never spend 100k on an instrument, since it would take me approx. infinity years to earn that back with the instrument.
The wooden one, of course, has a more classical and resonante noise, but the titanium violin is good for more pop or rock. I have a wooden one, and I, personally, like wooden better.
I think it's worth it if it makes you happy and you have the money to buy it without bankrupting yourself. Looks like they could have cleaned up those welds a lot though.
You will probably never see this.. But it would be cool to see/hear the difference between a Wood Violin and the new Carbon Fiber ones.. like Luis and Clark.
Great playing. I like the idea. But, 100K ? No way. I have a "Seven" titanium bicycle frame. I have had a few "litespeed" titanium bikes in the past. And the quality of weld beads on them is like a work of art. Gorgeous ropes of symmetrical dimes as they say. Not these dripping hippy candlestick wax looking welds. This was not done by a professional titanium welder. And I much prefer the color of brushed titanium than this burned finish. Why not an ebony fingerboard? I would be more interested in seeing a titanium back and sides fitted to a spruce top. Titanium has interesting acoustic properties. I have some titanium fine tuners on a violin. And I love titanium saddles and sustain block on a Stratocaster. Or titanium barrel saddles on a Telecaster. Anyhow, just my opinion for what little it is worth.
For sure it's a beautiful, interesting instrument, but I wouldn't exchange my cheap, wooden violin for it. I just prefer the traditional sound :) I'm curious how the soul looks like? It's also made from titanium?
Okay, from what I'm hearing is that the titanium violin sounds like it's radiating a colder, aloof, wintery tone with a warriors edginess that the traditional wooden violin doesn't have. The wooden violin is more emotive and much more vocal in it's sound that reminds me of springtime and also sounds much softer and expressive.
Personally, for me, I would use the titanium violin for rock n' roll as well as Viking/tribal folk music because of it's tone and the way that it sounds. The wooden violin, however, can be used for more pop, country, and the more classical music genres because it is a traditional make of the instrument versus the more modern, yet ancient, edginess of the titanium violin.
I would definitely like to see more covers used with the titanium violin just to give the covers a newer feel to the songs and set a different tone for them to bring some variety to the table.
I hope you have a great day, and I can't wait to see what you've come up with in the future :D.
Wow, do you write copy for magazines? Great comment!!
Rob Landes Actually no I don't. I'm from a musical family, and my younger sister had played the violin when she was younger and plays around 12-14 different instruments. While, I had played the piano on and off for years, and recently started to learn the steel guitar while my dad plays a bass.
Along with that, I listen to a lot of music that I can easily pick out the tones and pitches of the instruments in the background. So, I was able to do that with the violins too. I listen to a lot of classical and contemporary music too. So, that helps on top of that. Hehe, thanks for your response too. I hope that my comment was helpful for any future videos up here 😊👍.
Jennifer Choate you play the piano me too your sister play the violin me too your ??? play the ukulele me too
Nilly A I have played the piano by ear for about ...... 12 years, but I have recently started playing the lap Hawaiian steel guitar. It's similar to a ukulele, but it looks more like the top of an actual guitar and you have it across your lap while using finger picks and a steel bar to hold in your hand as you play.
My sister played the violin from age 4 up until the sixth grade before she learned how to play the clarinet for the school band. She now plays the flute, acoustic and electric guitars, saxophone, trumpet, trambone, and she's wanting to learn how to play the tuba and piano too. If she were to play the violin again, it would have to be a Viola, a larger seized violin, because her arms are too long to hold a standard sized violin.
Jennifer Choate yeah
Yes. If you're going to take a job on the Titanic.
TITANium
Get it? haHAA
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The 'warmth' of the wood violin is apparent from my headset. It is weird to say as I always thought that was a fake term but the way that the wood sounds does actually seem to be a warmer note. Just wanted to comment as it may be apparent with all string instruments.
Yes, the wood has a better emotional range, if that makes sense. I thought the titanium sounded okay, but it's like it lacks emotion. The titanium violin doesn't invite you in to listen. It is cold and distant.
You should play more Paganini :)
I will, next Friday :)
@@RobLandes it’s time you do smt w/twoset
@@ec_depths they're in australia so its hard cuz of covid
For $100k I'd expect those welding marks to be smoothed out. Holy. It even makes it harder to use?? What was this designer thinking???
I’d expect the welds to look like stacked dimes and every cut be filed to perfection
Sounds tinny to me. Musical but tinny.
Sound aside, it's very crudely made: ragged edges, blobby welds, unsafe to handle. The color treatment may be appealing but I wouldnt think it a real concern for the serious musician.
Most any good metalsmith with experience in working titanium sheet who has an appreciation for musical instruments could make you a dozen for about a grand each, probably less if ithe job was a competetive bid. Most everything could be cut from sheet on a CNC plasma cutter, shaped over a buck or on an English wheel, and NEATLY welded. The bridge, sound post, and nut could be made from rigid thermo-setting resin but which would have to be determined by trial. And the end product will be well-made and wouldn't cut you.
$100K? Nonsense. That's what I'd charge a wealthy fool for something unusual and arty. Two years to make? What was he doing for the other 102 weeks?
Which leads to speculation of the future merits of a violin made in other metals (bell bronze, magnesium), by 3D printing, rotary molding, etc. Violins, cellos, etc made from graphite composite have proven quite satisfactory and refinement might possibly make them acceptable in tbe concert hall before critical audiences.
Back to the topic: the titanium violin: I'd call it not bad for a proof of concept. But even to my tin ears it's not ready for prime time. If I was to place a value on it, I'd suggest no more than the price you'd pay for an entry level violin, say $200 and much of that is its value as a curiosity and/or prototype to a succession of much improved instruments. Being welded titanium, it would be almost kid proof.
Agreed. Im a welder and those are some horrendous welds. Titanium is really expensive and the welder has to know what he's doing, which looked like he didn't. Looks like he plasma cut the F holes, and not very well. To the layman maybe its fine... to a metalworker, I'd be a bit embarrassed
You'r pricing of the end product is way off.
However your evaluation of the current product is accurate as a welder I'd never allow this to be a final product
@@jonathangarzon2798 "way off" how? I'd like to know what insights you'd have in the onsey-twosey production of musical instruments in non-traditional materials. I've made a very satisfactory acoustic guitar of fiberglass 50 years ago but nothing since. Two thirds of the build time was spent tweaking the final product (three tops, half dozen bracing arrangements, several bridge designs etc.)
The titanium sounds like your in a concert holy crap it’s amazing
I feel like the titanium violin has a more mellow tone too it, and the regular has more of a sharp tone.
Not necessarily. Once you think about it, the wooden one is actually only around $1500 but different wooden violins different sounds. Some are mellow and some are sharper. it also depends on the maker, wood, and string and also a bit on the players part. So it kinda depends.
The wood one is way better, the titanium one has odd metallic overtones (wonder why?) that are a bit piercing. Its much cooler as a novelty than actually being played in my opinion.
I play the violin
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The titanium one is so beautiful! I think you can play ANY violin you pick up! I like the traditional violin better but I do think the titanium one sounds and looks absolutely beautiful.
coming from someone who doesnt know shit about music but just really appreciates the sound of violins, i feel like the titanium violin has a lighter sound, like as if a child was singing as opposed to a woman. the sound of the traditional violin seems more elegant and supple, while the titanium violin has a zing of energy and excitement that the traditional violin doesn’t really have. i’m definitely a fan of the titanium violin, it’s so unique i can’t help but appreciate it.
Usually the best feedback is from someone without experience. You haven't been trained what to look for.
The titanium vilion sounds nice, but to me it's more of an art piece
As a violinist, I’m absolutely amazed by that titanium violin! Super interesting and it has a surprisingly beautiful tone. I love a traditional wooden violin, but the craftsmanship of the titanium is mind blowing.
Ahhaha fantastic the last test with titanium 😂 i still prefer the wood one :)
Cool! Yes I like them both for different types of music
Same
please. play. Shostakovich. with. this. thing.
keon YES
I love these videos because you let us hear the differences in the sounds the violins make.
Nothing can beat the the wooden violin sound
I don't understand why you don't have millions of subscribers you are incredible
The tonal quality of the titanium violin is like a special effect. It can be used for certain things to get an edgy metallic sound if that's what you want. In my opinion, the raw sound is unpleasant, lacking the overtones that make a good violin sound so rich and vibrant, but in one of the other videos, you have it processed and it sounds like an electric instrument with effects processing. You can decide whether its uniqueness is worth $100,000, but if you want it for performance, why not purchase a good electric violin for a few thousand dollars, that doesn't have the playing shortcomings (tearing your skin, certain techniques not possible), and build yourself an effects rig that includes a ring modulator, a flanger, and/or a multi-band harmonizer, all of which allow you to create the metallic edgy sounds.
Then, I'm sure you must have one already, but there are brand new traditional violins that can be had for $25,000 or $30,000 that sound absolutely amazing and will only get better with age.
THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO GEORGIA!!! Oh my gosh Rob you have to do it!😝
Just not on this crappy metal violin, thanks.
fazdoll why did you say it's crappy? it's awesome!!
Wooden one sounds much more beautiful. You can't beat the original masterpiece!
Much clearer sound with the titanium. Not to mention that slight echo sounds amazing
Whoever buys the violin, do the band aids come with it?! Haha!
You can definitely hear the metallic tone to the music on the Titanium model. It isn't as rich a tone as the wood but it is definitely a COOL sound...
the craftsmenship looks pretty bad, considering that you hurt yourself using the violin
Grinder and paint
The wood violin makes you feel like you are sitting by a fireplace in an armchair while the titanium one drags you into those cold chills of an upcoming storm. Of course these chills can be given even by the wooden one. Well, as long as they are violins I really don't care which one is better.
The wooden one sounds much more pleasant. From the titanium one u have some kind of "taste" of metal crap. Awkward metalic echo.
That titanium violin is extraordinary, although it seems his welds are a bit poor, as well as sanding and polishing would make it be a cleaner build. I do robotics with my school and have worked with teams using titanium, and it seems to be pretty easy to weld
Oml you played Enter sandman!!! We played that on our concert :D I'll try my best to learn how to play the violin ;3. You sounded amazing!
Now that I’m out of school, in my opinion I like the wooden traditional violin better although the titanium violin is so cool!
Like "the sound of titanium" ♥️
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Yes it is
To be honest, I think that the wooden violin sound better as when you play it there’s a “resonance” that makes it sound better, while the titanium violin is unique and has a sharp edge the sound gives off, it doesn’t really resonate like a brass instrument or the traditional violin do( I know it’s not supposed to be compared to a brass instrument but, that’s the only example I can think of)I really do think that you can probably have a nicer fuller sound on the traditional violin compared to the titanium violin.
Still a cool violin!
The titanium violin is just so beautiful! I have to admit I love the richer sound of the wooden violin better, but I think the titanium violin is epic for a more rock/metal sound.
I think the titanium violin sounds like really bold and strong and so I personally think the titanium violin should be used for the pop songs played while the wood violin has this nice ring and echo to it that makes the classical music sound the best on it since it gives a nostalgic feeling to it. Btw I am a violist.
Hey rob, could you do some or paganini songs? Because they sound amazing from your videos! Maybe some solos or something else with paganini caprices, it would be great!
Next Friday :)
yeah it will be great to play the world greatest violinist musics
God, the Wooden violin's tone is just spectacular!! :O
I think the maker should have made the edges user friendly but it definitely has a crisp more refined sound,I wouldn’t pay 💰 the deference but you make it sound worth it👍🏻👂👀👏👏👏❤️
I love the classic one. Nice work
The sound is intensely sharper! I wonder if you could do a video comparing aluminum vs titanium violins.
Having seen your video of Titanium on the titanium violin, I really want to see it played all the way through on the wood. When I heard you play the third test on the wood I was like WOW that sounds so much better that the titanium. No offense, I liked the cover of Titanium on the titanium violin, but when you played that little bit on the wood violin my adrenaline started pumping!
I like how the titanium violin makes that "ting" sound when you play "Enter Sandman". In general, the traditional violin sounds better to me. The titanium violin just doesn't have that "rich" sound of a traditional one. BUT it's still worth it, since it's so unique and awesome looking
I think the wooden sounds better. Just sounds cleaner, but the titanium one does look cooler.
Wooden violin takes the Cake for me, I'm a sucker for that thick warm tone
The titanium violin definitely looks and sounds really cool, it has its own style. I still love the traditional violin sound though. Also, how do you think the titanium violin would sound in an orchestra? (considering that somehow all the string instruments are titanium) would it be better or worse?
For me, this is no better or worse. It's just different the sound, both great!
The wood violin has a better tone. Thanks for demonstrating the difference.
I wanna hear you play the entirety of Paganini Caprice
I would agree that it is worth $100,000 but the sound quality that it has is not one that I think a lot of musicians want.Just for the pure skills and craftsmanship though I could see it be worth that much. Because it is just so unique.
Disclaimer: your not actually bulletproof don’t try it! But this is actually pretty cool nice work
For playing rock/metal genres, the traditional wood violin sounds like you're having to put more effort into. However the wood violin definitely suites the classical genre more than the titanium one. The titanium one definitely suits contemporary music better; not just due to its natural timbre, but also built in functions such as the 6.5mm/0.25 inch output. If I had a spare $100k, because I do enjoy playing contemporary music I probably would pay it to own such a unique and one-off instrument.
“My only complaint is that it slices my finger open when I shift” 😂
Yaaaahhh enter Sandman !!! Awesome 😍
YOO! that violin is LITT AF.P.S ca u PLEASE! make tutorials for the songs you can play because i hope to be a skilled as you one day
When you played Paganini's caprice the for the first test, I almost cried out of happiness.
Can you please play "thunder" by "nothing but strings"?
a winter violin and a summer one, what material would you use for autumn ?
Hey Rob what kind of wood is your violin made out of? I know there's some violins that are made out of maple wood! Wood is definitely better for quality sound! I could hear the difference right away between a wood violin and a non wood violin 😄.
I like the titanium one a lot!
I'm not a huge fan of the resonance, but I'm interested in how it picks up from the bridge.
Titanium is interesting and lovely - but the wood is so much more pleasing to listen to.
The titanium violin sounds harsh and cold because its made of metal, while the wooden violin is much warmer and pleasing to hear. The titanium one I would see used for rock and maybe even sampled as a lead for electronic music but the wooden violin is much more suitable for classical and other less intense forms of music. I like the wooden violin a lot more than the titanium one and could never value that at $100,000.
The wood violin is good I just want the color of the titanium violin
Haha nice
Oh shoot Paganini’s 24 Caprices!! Can you play the entire thing for a video?
titanium with titanium makes *perfection*
The wooden one gives a richer sound, probably because the wood carries the sound a lot better, but there’s something very energetic and sharp about the the titanium violin. Still, I prefer the traditional violin.
So who else has been waiting since 12:00 AM for Robs new video?!😂
The traditional violin sounds warmer apparently, but it is still a little bit thick instrument. There is no much resonance below 1500 Hz for the Titanium violin inferring its loudness is weaker than the classical counterpart.
The build quality on the titanium violin is disappointingly terrible.
707Barracuda Specially for 100k :D
It’s handmade
And titanium is hard to mold
I love the violin I have lessons at school and practice 30 mins a day at home
I like the sound, I think It should be worth it.
Although I kinda really don't like the color and look.
U make vabrato look sooo easy it's amazing I could barely do it
I really like how this sounds. It sounds way better than an aluminum violin. Aluminum sounds very hallow and empty like one is playing music out of a tin can. Brass violins sound a little less like that but are really loud and have too much resonance. This titanium one is the best I've heard of all the metal violins. The sound is more dampened yet still uniquely metallic sounding in its own way. For all around purposes though, a quality carbon fiber violin sounds better as it is more warm. A typical $100 dollar wooden violin generally has a very nasal tone and is somewhat hallow sounding. Generally, I think a higher quality carbon fiber violin will sound better than a $100 dollar wooden violin. A $400 to $500 wooden violin or higher price point will generally beat all of these. Though, I really do like the unique sound of the titanium violin.
I didn’t care for the titanium one at all. Who cares who played it? It’s hideous looking and sounds tinny. And he cut himself on it!
The $1500 violin, I’d buy in a minute.
Call me traditional, those are my two cents worth.
Violins sound doesn't change if you are playing also where did you bought that titanium violin
Dont ever stop making videos !
It sounds great!
Can anyone tell me what is the song for test 1?
I can't remember what song it is....
O violino é bom pra caramba. O único probleminha é que ele corta um pouco a mão quando a gente toca mas o som é loko.
wow, that sounds so beautiful :')
I would think it is worth that. Titanium alone is expensive plus all the time it took to make. Maybe he’ll think up a better way to put it together or a different way to make it so it isn’t so sharp on the neck.
Both are quality violins, however the wooden one has a more open and clean sound. There’s less screeching and it’s just naturally louder. The titanium one sounds like it and the violinist are struggling to get the sound out. That’s the main reason violins are typically wood, when sound is passed through wood, the sound doubles and is projected. That’s why music boxes are made of wood, if not they wouldn’t make any sound. So naturally the wooden violin would sound better just because it’s made of that projecting wood instead of metal that absorbs sound.
In space you can cold fuse metals of the same type and I have been wondering more and more lately if it could be possible at all to use a big vacuum chamber to cold fuse metals then maybe the titanium violin could be made without the sharp neck but the price of it would also go up a lot.
or just grind the neck, I see no reason for that to be that jagged.
The Titanium Violin needs to be perfected but it should be available to the masses. That violin isn't worth $100k if no one is going to continue developing Titanium violins but if someone were that violin being the first and proven proof of concept the price tag would be priceless.
It depends what you want it for. It would be great for some contemporary music. It be great in a light show as long as you don't blind yourself with the reflections. But, I'd never want to hear traditional music on it. I'd also never spend 100k on an instrument, since it would take me approx. infinity years to earn that back with the instrument.
I love sound of a wood one, but I think a titanium one very suit to rock music.
I had a similar concept but with a brass back for better resonance
oh, it's beautiful sound
Awesome!!
The wooden one, of course, has a more classical and resonante noise, but the titanium violin is good for more pop or rock. I have a wooden one, and I, personally, like wooden better.
I play bari sax but this is pretty cool!
AHHHH HES SPEAKING!!?! or is this Rob Landes theme song 🤔
WHAT? PAGANNI CAPRICE 24??????? DAMN IM JEALOUS
I've played the violin for 6 years n I still can't master it
I think it's worth it if it makes you happy and you have the money to buy it without bankrupting yourself. Looks like they could have cleaned up those welds a lot though.
I like the wooden violin sound, it's cleaner and just more beautiful... The titanium on seems a bit too rough.
In my opinion it's the way you play it, and the type of violin. Nothing just my opinion.
very informative video! wish you would have compared it to a carbon violin as well
You will probably never see this.. But it would be cool to see/hear the difference between a Wood Violin and the new Carbon Fiber ones.. like Luis and Clark.
Great playing. I like the idea. But, 100K ? No way. I have a "Seven" titanium bicycle frame. I have had a few "litespeed" titanium bikes in the past. And the quality of weld beads on them is like a work of art. Gorgeous ropes of symmetrical dimes as they say. Not these dripping hippy candlestick wax looking welds. This was not done by a professional titanium welder. And I much prefer the color of brushed titanium than this burned finish. Why not an ebony fingerboard? I would be more interested in seeing a titanium back and sides fitted to a spruce top. Titanium has interesting acoustic properties. I have some titanium fine tuners on a violin. And I love titanium saddles and sustain block on a Stratocaster. Or titanium barrel saddles on a Telecaster. Anyhow, just my opinion for what little it is worth.
I like the wooden violin cuz i like the classy sound and looks
For sure it's a beautiful, interesting instrument, but I wouldn't exchange my cheap, wooden violin for it. I just prefer the traditional sound :) I'm curious how the soul looks like? It's also made from titanium?